Saturday, May 17, 2014

Backstage Pass Weekly Update 02

Not much news this week, but we've got some good things to cover, including an important question.

First off, the life situation is starting to get a little better. It still hasn't left me with much time to work on Backstage Pass, but it looks like things are starting to work out. Fingers crossed. Backstage Pass is now running fine on Steam. Early Access should start soon.

AND, physical editions are currently being worked on. Hopefully by next week I'll be able to give you a preview of the standard edition featuring new original artwork by tooaya.

We're also working on the special edition right now, and this is where I need feedback from you guys. Right now, the special edition includes the following:
- The game (duh)
- CD of the OST
- CD of Adam Eaton's EP, "Island Heart"
- Companion book with designs, sketches, info, and other stuff
- Five character postcards
- Codes for Steam and Desura

As it stands, I'm not sure how many copies I should have made, so I need a show of hands to get an idea of how many people are interested in having a special edition. Right now I'm being told the final price will be around $70 each, but if we get a lot of people interested, they can lower the price, and I think we would all really like that.

Edit: Anyone who pre-orders will have the option to upgrade for the price difference. You won't be required to buy the entire thing again.

That's a bit pricey, but seeing how much stuff comes with it, I guess it's a fair price. I'm definitely going to get it, though I must ask: will you still be able to work something out for those of us who preordered, so we don't need to pay for the game twice?

Honestly it depends on whether price is affordable. :s I would love to order the limited edition but chances are I won't unless the price would be at $35 or under and even then it depends on how the items look (I'm particularly biased towards the art book.

Hm... I have a question, how BIG will the special edition be? I'm not into physical copies, but I'd be interested in the art book and supporting Backstage Pass. I'm just not sure if I have the room for it. Also I'd be willing to pay a bit more than the difference between the pre-order and the special edition, $50 maybe? I don't want you to lose money...